Independent Diamond Appraisers - New Mexico

Independent Diamond Appraisers - New Mexico

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5 independent appraisers found in New Mexico

Dan Judd
GG, CG
Independent Jewelry Appraiser
1100 San Mateo NE, Suite 26
Albuquerque, NM 87110
Ph: 505-255-1358

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Larry Phillips, GG, ASG, ASA
ASA Master Gemologist Appraiser, AGA
Phillips & Associates
PO box 51327
Albuquerque, NM 87181
Ph: 505 299-7999

Resume	Resume. Since: 1981. Court Witness: . Sell Retail:
Suggest Alternatives	I would only do so if the client is looking for another similar item and the original seller is no longer available. In doing the appraisal, I would naturally investigate similar items sold by other vendors, but I would never try to affect the shopping habits of the client.
Charges	Per Item Per Time Percentage
Recent Education	11/05 15 hour course, Uniform Standards of Professional Appraisal Practice(USPAP)for Personal Property Appraisers (Instructor, Appraisal Foundation). 11/05 Gems & Jewelry Forum (1 day, China Appraisal Society, Beijing PR China) 2/05 GJ205 Gems & Jewelry Appraisal Theories, Methods, and Applications. (36 hours, Instructor, ASA) 7/04 GJ 216 (Approx. 80 hrs, Shanghi, PR China, Instructor, ASA) 6/04 GJ 205 (See above) 6/04 AGA Symposium, Tucson
Master Stone Set	Five master diamonds, GIA graded, ideal cuts by Lazar Kaplan (F)-(G/H)-(I/J)-(L)-(V)
Cut Evaluation Tools	Diamond Proportion reticule for microscope (GIA)
Cut Info in Report	Carat weight (estimated or actual), Measurements (length and width or maximum and minimum diameter plus depth), depth percentage, length/width ration (when appropriate), crown depth, crown angle (when appropriate and obtainable); crown height, pavilion depth percentage, table, girdle, culet, shape outline (when appropriate), polish, and symmetry. If a mounting inhibits accurate measurements, that is disclosed. If proportions are confirmed (partly or completely) from another laboratory report,
Other Areas Of Expertise	Designer jewelry, period and collectable jewelry, Native American jewelry. Some expertise in country of origin and detection of synthetics (when within the range of normally available gemological instrumentation).
Special Policies	Inspections are performed at the client's home, office, bank, or at a jewelry store designated by the client. I do not usually take possession of the jewelry. I will travel nationwide to perform appraisals.
Unique Services	Complete mobile laboratory. Capability to assemble teams of appraisers in different disciplines and specialties to perform complex appraisals of estates, businesses, etc.
Turnaround	Usually one to three days for single, generic items, two weeks for moderate sized collections, sometimes longer for larger collections or for unusual items or intended uses requiring extensive research. Clients can attend appraisal sessions
Can Receive Directly from Vendors
Services for Other Businesses	I accept referrals for a few stores and also do an occasional report for them. Such relationships are always disclosed. My appraisals are always impartial. If anything might compromise that, I turn down the assignment.
Opinion	Since there is no licencing for jewelry appraisers, clients must rely on professional accreditations (ASA, ISA, AAA, NAJA, or AGS). They should realize that a professional abides by certain standards. They should insist on a USPAP compliant appraisal. If the appraiser says they don''t conform to USPAP - or, more likely if they say, "What is USPAP?" They should run, not walk away. No matter how much property knowledge you possess, you still cannot do a credible and ethical appraisal without following at leas

Mary Reich
GG, ASA, NAJA
Gemologically Speaking
2501 San Pedro NE #112
Albuquerque, NM 87110
Ph: 505-884-4478
www.gemspeaking.com

Resume	Resume. Since: 2007. Court Witness: . Sell Retail:
Suggest Alternatives	In most cases, if a client brings in a newly purchased item for an appraisal, I do not believe that it is appropriate for an appraiser to recommend other or competing sellers. An appraiser’s job is to appraise.
Charges	Per Item Per Time Percentage
Recent Education	Internat’l Appraisal Conference of the American Society of Appraisers (2007, 2005) GJ206 (ASA) for accreditation as Master Gemologist Appraiser(2004) Conclave for American Gem Society (2003)
Master Stone Set	My lab has a five diamond master set graded by the AGS Lab (E - G - I - K - M). I also have the Sarin Colorimeter
Cut Evaluation Tools	Sarin DiaScan+ with GIA facetware software for analysis of light performance on loose diamonds
Cut Info in Report	All available cut information to current industry lab standards, noted whether actual (graded loose) or estimated (typically mounted) such as: carat weight, dimensions, table, crown angle, pavilion angle or depth, girdle, culet, symmetry, polish
Other Areas Of Expertise	Contemporary fine jewelry and designer jewelry, vintage and antique jewelry, watches
Unique Services	I have the ability to perform appraisals in my office or to travel to the client for their convenience. My office is alarmed with a jewelers safe on the premises. I am fully insured.
Turnaround	Typically within one to three days. Time frame for larger collections or unique items will be estimated when the items are presented. Clients can attend appraisal sessions
Security	Secure Premises Vault/Safe
Insurance	E&O Liability Theft
Can Receive Directly from Vendors
Services for Other Businesses	At this time, I am not grading directly for any stores or sellers. I do receive referrals from Albuquerque jewelers which I disclose.
Opinion	While my firm, Gemologically Speaking is new, I have been involved in the jewelry industry for 25 years, working as an appraiser, buyer, and manager for two reputable jewelers in the Albuquerque area for the last 20 years. I hold

Mary Weber
Certified Senior Member (NAJA) , GG
Texas Jewelry Appraisers
3504 Savoy C
Austin, TX 78738
Ph: 512-567-1922

Resume	. Since: 1994. Court Witness: . Sell Retail:
Suggest Alternatives	I normally can do this but only would if the customer asked me. This kind of information is available on the internet anyway.
Charges	Per Item Per Time Percentage starting at $75 per item but discounted for many items
Recent Education	Bill Hoefer’s Insurance Appraising Demystified NAJA Conferences 2001 to 2008 Anna Miller’s Guatamalan Jade Course GIA Pearl Course Diamond Grading, Colored Stone Grading, and Gem Identification-GIA American Gem Society Conclave International Society of Appraisers Conference GIA-Advanced Diamond Grading International Society of Appraisers Core Courses
Master Stone Set	Diamond Master Color Graded Stones and Cubic Zirconia Color Graded Stones
Cut Evaluation Tools	H & A Scope Ideal-Scope Crown angle measuring guage
Cut Info in Report	Symmetry/Polish/Finish Table Percentage/Depth Percentage Girdle Estimated Pavilion Depth
Other Areas Of Expertise	Old European Cut/Old Mine Cut Antique and Estate Jewelry Country of Origin Treatments Identifying Lab Created Diamonds Identifying Lab Created Gemstones
Special Policies	I will travel to a client’s home or office for a $20 trip charge. A internet diamond seller can send me a diamond for a customer’s viewing
Unique Services	Mobile lab Appraisals of all types of jewelry Consulting of diamond or jewelry buying Silver flatware and holloware appraisals
Turnaround	I have a while you wait service. Appraisal documentations can vary from immediate to 3 days. Clients can attend appraisal sessions
Security	Secure Premises Vault/Safe
Can Receive Directly from Vendors
Services for Other Businesses	I always disclose if there is a conflict of interest so that the client can decide if they want me to do an appraisal or not.
Opinion	I have over 13 years experience as a jewelry appraiser and over 24 years experience in the jewelry industry. Appraising is a great service for the consumer to actual know what they bought or was given. Some sellers of jewelry do not have the knowledge to really tell you accurately what you are buying.
* Note:	I do the appraisals at a bank office or at your office or home. I can often make an appointment with you on the same day that you call or within a few days.

Scott Gould,GG, ASA
ASA
Independent Gemological Appraisals
3916 Juan Tabo Pl NE Ste#24
Albuquerque, NM 87111
Ph: 505-385-7244
www.igasnm.com

Resume	Resume. Since: 2007. Court Witness: . Sell Retail:
Charges	Per Item Per Time Percentage
Master Stone Set	Diamond Master set
Cut Info in Report	I include depth and table %. Symmetry and Finish
Turnaround	For one to ten items, usually about a three days. Clients can attend appraisal sessions
Insurance	E&O Liability Theft
Can Receive Directly from Vendors